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FBF 1

1986 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBF 1
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,915 miles

head light beam/pattern deflectors fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2024 127,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 127,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 127,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,701 miles

both front wheel bearings has very slight noise

Pass 18 Nov 2014 124,613 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 124,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 124,595 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 124,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 117,664 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear drive shaft gator split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 111,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 111,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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FBF 1 is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 98,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBF 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBF 1 registered?

FBF 1 is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is FBF 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBF 1 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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